Serve Robotics buys Phantom Auto for $5.75M to boost delivery robot operations

Serve Robotics has acquired the assets of Phantom Auto and its subsidiary Voysys for approximately $5.75 million, adding ultra-low latency video streaming and teleoperation technology to its autonomous delivery robot fleet. The Swedish company’s technology enables glass-to-glass latency as low as 50 milliseconds, which will help Serve maintain safe operations as it rapidly scales its sidewalk delivery operations in dense urban environments.

What you should know: Voysys brings industry-leading video streaming capabilities that have already been integrated into Serve’s production fleet of hundreds of robots.
• The company’s proprietary bandwidth regulation, advanced video compression, and multi-link redundancy technology sets new benchmarks for autonomous vehicle connectivity.
• Serve’s team has already seen “considerable and immediate improvements in connection quality and latency” that will reduce data infrastructure costs and improve operational metrics.
• Voysys will continue operating as a standalone technology provider while serving Serve’s expanding fleet.

Who else is involved: Voysys will maintain its existing global client relationships while expanding under Serve’s ownership.
• Current clients include a major European commercial vehicle manufacturer, a middle-mile autonomous trucking company, and next-generation robotics company Maniro AI.
• The acquisition complements Serve’s recent purchase of Vayu Robotics, positioning the company at the forefront of autonomous delivery and embodied AI industries.

How it works: Voysys’ technology enables connection to autonomous vehicles, machinery, and robots over heterogeneous networks with ultra-low latency performance.
• The platform’s visualization toolbox allows customers to customize their user experience with 3D, VR, bird’s eye, and other views.
• Founded in 2014, Voysys developed solutions specifically designed for the demanding connectivity requirements of Level 4 autonomy at scale.

In plain English: Ultra-low latency means there’s almost no delay between when something happens to the robot and when a human operator can see it on their screen—like having a nearly instantaneous video call. Level 4 autonomy refers to robots that can operate independently in most situations but may occasionally need human oversight for complex scenarios.

Why this matters: The acquisition strengthens Serve’s position as it scales operations while creating a recurring revenue stream through its Software & Data Services platform.
• Owning core teleoperation capabilities reduces dependence on third-party providers for mission-critical autonomous delivery functions.
• The deal supports the broader autonomous vehicle ecosystem by expanding Voysys’ capabilities across multiple industries beyond delivery robotics.

What they’re saying: Leadership from both companies emphasized the strategic importance of reliable connectivity for autonomous operations.
• “As we rapidly scale our fleet, Voysys technology will be a critical enabler of safe and reliable operations in dense urban environments,” said Dr. Ali Kashani, CEO and co-founder of Serve Robotics.
• “We are excited to bring our technology to Serve’s delivery robots to deliver the unmatched latency and reliable connectivity essential for Level 4 autonomy at scale,” added Torkel Danielsson, Voysys co-founder and CEO.